Marcelo Polanco, MD
NPI 1982789194 · Family Medicine Physician · Church Point, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marcelo Polanco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Church Point, LA (NPI 1982789194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982789194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023828 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
626 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 395 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 141 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 55 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 302 | 170 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 261 | 73 |
| Metformin Hcl | 257 | 56 |
| Alprazolam | 257 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 218 | 46 |
| Azithromycin | 202 | 139 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-26
- Last updated
- 2011-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marcelo Polanco's NPI number?
- Marcelo Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982789194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marcelo Polanco's specialty?
- Marcelo Polanco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marcelo Polanco located?
- Marcelo Polanco's practice location on file with NPPES is 731 S Main St Ste a, Church Point, LA 70525.
- What is Marcelo Polanco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marcelo Polanco is (337) 684-0911.
- Does Marcelo Polanco accept Medicare?
- Marcelo Polanco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marcelo Polanco's NPI active?
- Yes — Marcelo Polanco's NPI (1982789194) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.